MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit Genesis Freedom Genesis RSP Genesis RWS

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1 MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit Genesis Freedom Genesis RSP Genesis RWS Document Name Application Guide MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit Version V1.0 Date

2 Table of Contents REVISION HISTORY APPLICATION DESCRIPTION Introduction Gemini Script for the MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit Intended Use Materials Requirements PRINCIPLE Principle of Application Principle of Automation INSTALLATION Installing the Script Check and Adjust Hardware PREPARATION Sample Preparation Working Solutions Worktable RUNNING THE SCRIPT MN-NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract_G8 Script Customizing the Gemini Script Extended Customization TROUBLESHOOTING RESULTS Primer Removal Efficiency PCR Fragment Recovery Sequencing PCR Products REORDERING LITERATURE CUSTOMER SUPPORT Revision History Index: Date: Author: Changes: FeKr First release Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 2 of 14

3 1 Application Description 1.1 Introduction Gemini Script for the MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit The MN-NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract_G8 Gemini script runs on the Genesis Freedom, RSP or RWS. It allows fully automated purification of PCR products in a multi-well format with the MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit in approximately 60 minutes. The script can be obtained from your local Tecan application specialist. Fig 1-1 Automation of the MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit on Genesis Freedom, RSP or RWS Intended Use The MN-NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract_G8 script is intended for automated processing of the MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit on a Tecan Genesis Freedom, RSP or RWS. The script is intended for research purposes only. 1.2 Materials Refer to the MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit user manual (Rev. 01/August 2002 or later) for a complete list of materials delivered with the kit. Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 3 of 14

4 1.3 Requirements Software/Instrument Gemini V3.5 or later Genesis Freedom 100, 150 or 200 with LiHa (8 tips) and RoMa or Genesis RSP 100/8 or 150/8 or 200/8 or Genesis RWS 100/8 or 150/8 or 200/8 Instrument Configuration 2.5ml syringes (or larger) fixed tips (standard tip or 384well adjustable standard tip) Module Te-VacS-B with vacuum block C Adapter frame 6 (2x) Carriers Other one trough rack for three 100ml troughs one trough rack for three 200ml troughs one microplate carrier PCR Plate for cooling (positioning of unskirted PCR plate types) Order Information Refer to chapter 8 Reordering Information 2 Principle 2.1 Principle of Application The NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract purification kit is designed for the post-pcr clean up in 96well microplate format on a Genesis RSP robotic platform using vacuum filtration technology. The principle is based on reversible disruption of the hydrate shell surrounding nucleic acids in the presence of chaotropic salts. PCR products are adsorbed to the silica membrane while residual primers, primer dimers, nucleotides, Taq-polymerase do not bind and are removed in subsequent wash steps. After removal of ethanol by drying in vacuum, purified DNA is eluted in water or low salt elution buffer. Purified PCR products are ready to use for down stream applications like sequencing, restriction analysis or spotting on arrays 2.2 Principle of Automation The Genesis Instrument equipped with a Te-VacS allows fully automated purification of PCR products. All pipetting is performed by the Genesis Liquid Handling Arm (LiHa). The Robotic Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 4 of 14

5 Manipulator Arm (RoMa) moves microplates between Hotel and Te-VacS. Due to proprietary equipment usage, the automated process may not be completely congruent with the manual process described in the MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit user manual. 3 Installation 3.1 Installing the Script Make sure the required software (Gemini V3.5 or later) is properly installed. Unzip the NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit (V1.0) data folder and create a backup copy. Note: In addition to the Gemini script file, also carriers, racks and liquid classes used by the script are needed (Carrier.cfg, Lclasses.dat, Gemini.cfg, Gemini.opt) for proper functioning. 3.2 Check and Adjust Hardware Check instrument configuration required for MN-NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit _G8 script (see chapter 1.3) Check precision of liquid handling arm in Genesis Instrument Software. Adjust reference positions, scale factor, absolute z-positioning and z-offset, if necessary Adjust predefined RoMa vectors Preferably perform test runs with water before running the script with real samples Note: The RoMa vectors are defined for the Genesis RSP 150. When using a different Genesis Instrument, the RoMa vectors must be adapted to the respective instrument type. Script adaptation also may be required when working with a different syringe size. 4 Preparation 4.1 Sample Preparation Place the PCR plate with PCR samples on Genesis Microplate Carrier (un-sealed) 4.2 Working Solutions Refer to MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit user manual for complete instructions on preparing working solutions. Refer to Liquids in Containers for amount of liquid to be provided on the worktable. 4.3 Worktable Note: If changing the worktable layout, it may be necessary to adapt the script to the new worktable Before starting the script, make sure that the worktable is arranged properly Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 5 of 14

6 Fig. 4-1 Gemini Worktable Layout for MN-NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract_G8 script on Genesis Instrument (Hotel not visible) Carriers on the worktable Carriers are placed on the worktable as shown in Fig. 4-1: Grid 1 Carrier for three 100ml troughs Grid 3 Carrier for three 200ml troughs Grid 6 Wash Station Grid 7 Microplate Carrier (RoMa Version) Grid 13 Te-VacS Vacuum Block Grid 20 Hotel (MN-Type_2) Racks and Containers on Carriers Racks and containers with buffers are placed on the carriers as shown in Fig. 4-1 and 4-2. Plates are prepared in hotel as shown in Fig. 4-3 Grid 1 two 100ml troughs (rear position) (middle position) Grid 2 two 100ml troughs (rear position) (middle position) Grid 7 Paper holder with 5 pieces of paper (rear position) PCR sample plate (middle position) Round-well Block (96wells) (front position) Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 6 of 14

7 Grid 13 adapter frame type 6 and vacuum block C (rear position) adapter frame type 6 (front position) Grid 20 Elution plate, U-Bottom (position 1) NucleoSpin Extract Binding Plate (yellow) (position 2) MN Wash Plate (position 4) Liquids in Troughs Fig. 4-2 Placement of Liquids in Containers Buffer NTB 60ml Buffer NT3 120ml Buffer NE 40ml Buffer NT3 120ml Grid 1 Grid 2 Fig. 4-3 Plates in Hotel Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 7 of 14

8 5 Running the Script 5.1 MN-NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract_G8 Script Before Running the Script Start Gemini.exe Set data path to folder NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract (V1.0) Open script Prepare Genesis Instrument worktable with appropriate carriers, racks, troughs, plates and reagents Flush liquid system until it is free of air bubbles Start the script After Running the Script Purified PCR samples ready for use in further applications Flush liquid system (> 30ml) Remove buffers from worktable Clean Genesis worktable and carriers 5.2 Customizing the Gemini Script To facilitate modifying the Tecan Gemini script, the following table gives an overview of the structure of the script. Please refer to the Gemini Software Manual for more information of script writing in Gemini. Table 5-2 Structure of the Gemini Script Comment in Script Dilute PCR reaction to 100 µl with buffer NE Dispense binding buffer NTB Transfer PCR-Mix, mix and transfer to Silica plate DNA adsorption step Wash of silica membrane with buffer NT3 Air-drying Dry cartridge outlets on absorbent paper Elution Explanation Buffer NE is used to dilute to final volume (100µl). Buffer NTB is pre-dispensed into the reaction block (Round-well Block) Samples are mixed with Buffer NTB and applied onto NucleoSpin Extract Binding Plate (yellow). Vacuum is applied to drain liquid from NucleoSpin Extract Binding Plate. DNA binds to silica membrane Contaminants removal Residual ethanol is evaporated from membranes by extensive vacuum driven airflow Removes droplets from cartridge Purified PCR fragments are eluted from NucleoSpin Extract Binding Plate with Buffer NE Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 8 of 14

9 5.3 Extended Customization With Te-Shake Faster mixing without tip washing; throughput will increase Gemini script and worktable must be adapted Multiple Batches Gemini script and worktable must be adapted. Additional Hotels required Recommended to use a Te-Shake with shaker plate for two microplates Disposable Tips Gemini script and worktable must be adapted 6 Troubleshooting Table 6-1 Troubleshooting Problem Insufficient vacuum Possible Cause and Suggestions Plate not positioned correctly Check RoMa-Vector Block sealing dirty or broken Check and clean or replace sealing (upper; lower) RoMa drops plates Cross contamination observed in downstream process Te-VacS failure Check Te-VacS functionality RoMa vectors are not correctly configured Adjust RoMa vectors (especially grip distance and gripper force) Plates stick to carrier or Te-VacS block Clean carrier or Vacuum block Tips not clean enough Increase wash volume and/or implement decontamination steps (e.g. bleach) Drop of residual liquid from cartridge outlets in neighboring plate wells Increase vacuum pressure and duration for drying step Weak yield or purity Spraying/aerosol formation during elution step Check cartridge outlet position in relation to liquid level in the Elution plate. Refer to the MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit user manual Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 9 of 14

10 7 Results 7.1 Primer Removal Efficiency PCR products purified with the MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit on TECAN Genesis were analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis. Figure 7-1 shows PCR products of various lengths before and after purification. This figure also illustrates the size dependency of the recovery rate A B bp bp Fig. 7-1 Primer removal: A set of PCR products (sizes as indicated, 20 µl ) were purified using the NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract kit on Tecan Genesis RSP150 instrument. After elution purified samples and unpurified controls were dried and separated on 1 % agarose gel (ethidium bromide stain). Lane 1: PCR mix unpurified, lane 2: PCR mix purified (2 purified samples were combined before drying to demonstrate primer removal). lane 3: 250 bp PCR fragment unpurified, lane 4: 250 bp PCR fragment purified, lane 5: 1000 bp PCR fragment unpurified, lane 6: 1000 bp PCR fragment purified. Separation was stopped after 5 min (A) to check primer removal. Primers are completely removed after purification (see arrow). Electrophoresis was continued for 60 min (B) for complete separation of PCR products. Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 10 of 14

11 7.2 PCR Fragment Recovery Excellent homogeneity in PCR product recovery was achieved when using the MACHEREY- NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit on TECAN Genesis. Results for a set of different fragment length is visualized in Figure 7-2. bp Fig 7-2: Homogeneity of purification: 96 PCR samples (25 µl each, sizes as indicated) were purified using the NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract kit on Tecan Genesis. Samples were eluted with 125 µl elution buffer NE dried and separated on 1 % agarose gel (ethidium bromide stain). Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 11 of 14

12 7.3 Sequencing PCR Products PCR samples purified with the MN-NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit _G8 script can be used for automated fluorescent DNA sequencing, micro arrays and restriction digestion. Sequencing a 1500 bp PCR on ABI PRISM 377 DNA sequencer results in more than 600bp confirmed sequence data (see Fig. 7-3). Fig. 7-3 Sequencing of purified PCR products: A 1500 bp PCR product was purified using the NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit on Tecan Genesis RSP 150 Instrument. Purified DNA was sequenced using the ABI PRISM BigDye Terminator cycle sequencing ready reaction kit according to the manufacturer s instructions. No background (resulting from not removed primers) was detected. Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 12 of 14

13 8 Reordering Hardware Order from Tecan SPE plate adapter frame 6, (2x) SPE vacuum block, type C Carrier for microplates Carrier for three reagent troughs 100ml Carrier for three reagent troughs 200ml Reagent troughs 100ml (100 pcs) Reagent troughs 200ml (32 pcs) Standard tips (set of 8) well standard tip, adjustable Paper holder PCR-Plate Adaptor for Cooling Filter Paper Te-VacS B (*) Te-Shake (optional) (*) Note: Optional hardware for extended customization can be ordered from your local Tecan representative. (*) If you want to order a complete Te-VacS module, please refer to the respective order configuration sheet. Kit Order from MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit 2x NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit 4x NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit 24x Available separately from MACHEREY-NAGEL Square-well Block (pack of 20 pcs.) MN Wash Plate (pack of 20 pcs.) Self-adhering PE foil (pack of 50 pcs.) Literature Tecan Manuals Genesis Freedom Operating Manual Genesis RSP Operating Manual Genesis RWS Operating Manual Gemini Software Manual Te-Shake Operating Manual (optional) MACHEREY-NAGEL Technical Note MACHEREY-NAGEL NucleoSpin Robot-96 Extract Kit user manual (Rev. 01/August 2002 or later) Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 13 of 14

14 10 Customer Support Country/Region Address Telephone/Fax/ Switzerland Tecan Schweiz AG Phone Seestrasse 103 Fax CH-8708 Männedorf Helpdesk Asia Austria Belgium France Germany United Kingdom Italy Japan Netherlands Scandinavia Spain USA Tecan Asia (Pte) Ltd. 80, Marine Parade #13-04 Singapore Tecan Austria GmbH Untersbergstrasse 1a A-5082 Grödig / Salzburg Tecan Benelux B.V.B.A. Vaartdijk 55 B-2800 Mechelen Tecan France S.A. Parc d'activités de Pissaloup Batiment Hermes II Rue Edouard Branly F Trappes Tecan Deutschland GmbH Theodor-Strom-Straße 17 D Crailsheim Tecan UK Theale Court High Street Theale UK-Reading RG7 5AH Tecan Italia S.r.l. Via F.lli Cerci Palazzo Bernini Centro Direzionale Milano2 I Segrate (Mi) Tecan Japan Co. Ltd Meiji Seimei Fuchu Building 10F 1-40 Miyamachi Fuchu City, Tokyo Tecan Benelux B.V.B.A. Industrieweg 30, NL-4283 Giessen Tecan Nordic AB Box 208 SE Mölndal Tecan Spain Sabino de Arana, 32 E Barcelona Tecan US P.O. Box Research Triangle Parc NC mailto helpdesk-ch@tecan.com Phone Fax mailto tecan@tecan.com.sg Phone Fax Helpdesk mailto helpdesk-at@tecan.com Phone Fax mailto tecan-be@tecan.com Phone Fax Helpdesk mailto helpdesk-fr@tecan.com Phone Fax Helpdesk mailto Phone Fax helpdesk-de@tecan.com Helpdesk mailto helpdesk-uk@tecan.com Phone Fax Helpdesk mailto helpdesk-it@tecan.com Phone Fax Helpdesk mailto helpdesk-jp@tecan.com Phone Fax Phone Fax Phone Fax Phone Fax Helpdesk (800) TECAN-US (800) mailto helpdesk-us@tecan.com Copyright by Tecan Schweiz AG Page 14 of 14